Motorlux Hosts Monterey Car Week's Iconic Opening Night, Welcomes Record 4,250 Guests to Sold-Out Gathering

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorlux, a Hagerty event, once again delivered the iconic opening night for Monterey Car Week on Wednesday, August 13, welcoming a sold-out gathering of 4,250 to its curated installations of world-class cars, breathtaking aviation displays and unparalleled fine cuisine.

Guests enjoyed more than 275 collector cars, 15 aviation displays and an elevated culinary experience all staged on the Monterey Jet Center tarmac. Highlights included:

• 3 Michelin Guide-recognized restaurants including Atelier Cren, Maligne and Coastal Kitchen
• Oprah-endorsed Lady & Larder and theatrical live-grill specialists The Meatery included among 20+ additional restaurants
• 100-point vintages from Hundred Acre Wines among the 100 offerings poured by 30+ labels
• The record sale of a 2005 Maserati MC12 Stradale for $5.2M, which led 7 other records at Broad Arrow's Monterey Jet Center Auction
• The global debut of the Shelby Super Snake-R and North American debuts of the Porsche 963 RSP and Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale
• Additional thrilling displays of the Jaguar Type 00, RUF CTR 'Yellowbird' Slantnose and the radial engine-powered Meyers Manx Tarmac Touring Edition

"Motorlux is Monterey Car Week's iconic kick-off, setting the tone for the car world's favorite celebration. The event yet again provided up-close access to the world's rarest vehicles, aircraft, and exclusive culinary brands, all in a great setting at the Monterey Jet Center," said Derek Prechtl, Hagerty Senior Vice President of Events. "Our team takes incredible pride in elevating the event for our guests year-after-year."

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Broad Arrow's Monterey Jet Center Auction Sets Eight Record Prices Led by Maserati MC12 at $5.2M
Broad Arrow, a Hagerty Company, returned to California's Monterey Peninsula on August 13-14 for its fourth annual Monterey Jet Center Auction. Beginning on Wednesday, in conjunction with the sold out Motorlux event, the salesroom was buzzing with excitement as cars made their way down the immersive runway-style auction block. The energy of day one carried into day two as Broad Arrow auctioneers Lydia Fenet and Thomas Forrester fielded bids culminating in over $57.4M in total sales with 80 percent of all lots sold.

Results reflect the particular and continuing strength of modern collectibles, with no less than eight auction world record prices achieved for cars built in 1980 or later. The top lot of the sale, a 2005 Maserati MC12 Stradale, commanded $5,202,500, becoming the most valuable modern Maserati sold at auction. Complete results and information on upcoming auctions are available at broadarrowauctions.com.

Motorlux 2025 Continues Themed Installations
Automotive highlights across curated themes included "From Stuttgart with Love," the "200 MPH Club," "America's Wild Horse" and "The Mercedes Maestro." Additionally, fresh off the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, The Dixie, a BBI Autosport-built 2023 Porsche 992 TurboCup, stole the spotlight at Motorlux. With 1,100 horsepower at 9,000 rpm from Garrett turbos and a bespoke BBI engine package, this purpose-built hill climb machine impressed guests with fully integrated Bosch electronics, adjustable ABS and traction control, and an aero package engineered for peak performance. It's a bold showcase of the Mobil 1 brand's relentless drive for innovation.

Motorlux proudly supports the CHP 11-99 Foundation, providing assistance to California Highway Patrol families in crisis. The event also benefits the Navy Postgraduate School Foundation, with members of the school's car club volunteering at the event and assisting with the Broad Arrow Auction.

About Motorlux 
Motorlux is a vibrant celebration of cars, craft and community that serves as the iconic opening night for Car Week at the Monterey Jet Center. Under the stewardship of Hagerty, an automotive enthusiast brand, Motorlux remains faithful to its entertaining and elegant roots while elevated with artfully curated experiences celebrating automotive, aviation, fashion and design. For more, visit Motorlux.com. 

About Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY)
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